Troll is a 2022 Norwegian epic monster thriller directed by Roar Uthaug and written by Espen Auken. Featuring standout performances from Ine Marie Wilmann, Kim Falck, Mads Sjøgård Pettersen, and Gard B. Eidsvold, the film blends ancient folklore with modern disaster spectacle. The story follows a determined group of experts fighting to stop a massive, ancient troll awakened deep within a Norwegian mountain before it unleashes unstoppable devastation. Uthaug conceived the idea more than two decades ago, drawing inspiration from classic Norse legends. The concept art featuring the colossal troll looming over Oslo sparked global excitement in early 2021. Filming took place across several rugged Norwegian locations, capturing the country’s dramatic landscapes. Released in December 2022, the film received strong critical praise for its visual effects, tension-driven narrative, and atmospheric take on Scandinavian mythology. A highly anticipated sequel, Troll 2, is set for release in 2025.
Plot Summary
Nora Tidemann grows up listening to her father Tobias recount stories of trolls and the ancient forces that shaped their mountains. Years later, a massive explosion during a drilling operation in Dovre reveals mysterious footprints and catastrophic destruction. As panic rises, the Norwegian government calls in scientists—including Nora—to uncover the truth behind the disaster. Nora, Andreas Isaksan, and elite soldier Captain Kris Holm investigate further and discover the creature behind the chaos: a 50-meter ancient troll awakened from centuries of slumber. Their attempts to understand—and stop—the beast spirals into a national crisis. Tobias’ long-dismissed research proves true: trolls once lived across Norway before being hunted and erased from history. The creature’s path leads straight toward Oslo, not for destruction but for a heartbreaking reason tied to its past. With the government preparing a nuclear strike on the capital, Nora and her allies race against time. Harnessing UV light, the only known weakness of trolls, they devise a desperate plan to stop the creature without sacrificing innocent lives. The final confrontation brings tragedy, revelation, and a haunting question—are there more trolls hidden deep within Norway’s mountains? A mid-credits moment suggests that the ancient world may not be entirely silent.
Release and Sequel
Troll debuted worldwide on December 1, 2022, earning strong global viewership and generating massive online buzz. Its success led to the development of Troll 2, with production beginning in 2024. Both the original director Roar Uthaug and writer Espen Aukan returned for the sequel, scheduled for release on December 1, 2025.
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